Purchasing/Storeroom Coordinator

vvf intervest, llc • Montgomery, IL

11h • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing/Storeroom Coordinator is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation of Storeroom in VVF’s BARS & APDO operations. Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Familiarity with computers and basic software
• Ability to read and write in English
• Must be able to operate a fork truck and pass the required fork truck-training program
• Working knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic principles
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and components, including motors, gearboxes, bearings, drive shafts, sprockets, and roller chains, hydraulic systems and components, including cylinders, pumps, valves, etc
• Establish and manage priorities for the Storeroom
• Must able to work weekends, Plant shutdowns, Holidays, any shift, and overtime as required as designated by management
• Previous experience in Shipping and Receiving
• Demonstrate higher level understanding and proficiency in computer system such as SAP, Purchasing, PO Process, MS Office and Share Point.
• Previous storeroom experience in all aspects of Storeroom Operations to include identify parts, setting min/max levels, setting up new suppliers, cross referencing and setting up locations; Storeroom Stocked M&R OEM PO's

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting plant for all production needs.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures required by VVF and applicable law (e.g. OSHA, etc.), personal protective equipment, and reporting procedures. Review all pertinent safety material before conducting new assignments.
• Attend DDS Meeting
• Maintains all Storeroom facilities in a clean, orderly, and operating condition. Follow general housekeeping procedures.
• Establish and manage priorities for the Storeroom and manage the interface with the customer and vendors
• SAP end user, resource and trainer.
• Trains other employees as required for entering Storeroom, issuing parts, and all Storeroom operations.
• Must maintain skills training as required by VVF, regulations and permits.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. No task or duty is exclusive to a classification or skillset. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a narrower job classification.
• Generate history status report on spare parts inventory, purchases, savings, cost.
• Review all new inventory for stocking options and Updates pricing for PO discrepancies.
• Coordinate and Place PO’s for the plant.
• Manage the Blanket POs for the plant.
• Place all PO’s to replenish stock, release POs to suppliers, track and follow up on deliveries.
• Review spending reports for accuracy and pricing for on hand inventory.
• Control new item inventory and stocking request.
• Review all Inventory items and adjust Min/Max levels for savings for on hand inventory
• Managed/Oversee Bin Fills consignment usage such as fasteners.
• Review all Inventory items and adjust Min/Max levels for savings.
• Works with the Plant Maintenance leaders to ensure MRO and stocking issues are resolved.
• Perform budget analysis and project scope reports on MRO cost.
• Ensure parts are ordered and received for Planned Maintenance Days.
• Ensure critical parts are stocked.
• Spot check local suppliers for cost savings were applicable to use our current suppliers for savings.
• Seek out new vendors for cost savings.
• Utilize knowledge and resources to find replacements for obsolete items.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a narrower job classification

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance available on day 1 of employment
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company
• company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan
• company paid holidays
• vacation time
• business casual work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED